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Bilberry and Elderberry

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Heart care

General Benefits

Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat

Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.50 g18.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g7.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g7.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g0.66 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.04
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg30.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.07 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.06 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.50 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.14 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.23 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg36.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg2.32 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg0.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.50 g0.50 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

103.00 mg280.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.80 mg1.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg6.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

15.00 mg38.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg5.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

9.00 mg39.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

3.30 mg0.50 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.06 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

48.00 mg85.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

60.00 mg162.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg22.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

0.20 g79.80 g
0 95.23
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Ash

87.10 g0.60 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal73.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal73.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

32.00 kcal73.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

275.00 kcal340.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal73.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal200.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal280.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal310.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Summer
Autumn

Varieties

Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple
Black, Red

Inside Color

Light Green
Magenta

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Juicy, Sweet

Origin

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Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated
Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-5.55.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

  • Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
  • They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
  • The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.
  • According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
  • Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Japan
United States of America

Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Colombia, India, Mexico

Top Importer

United States of America
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Top Exporter

Chile
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus
Sambucus nigra

Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Sambucus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Asteridae

Order

Ericales
Dipsacales

Family

Ericaceae
Adoxaceae

Genus

Vaccinium
Sambucus

Species

Vaccinium myrtillus
S. nigra

Generic Group

Heath
Moschatel

Difference Between Bilberry and Elderberry

We might think that Bilberry and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Bilberry and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Bilberry and Elderberry is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Elderberry with peel is 44.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Elderberry belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Bilberry and Elderberry is Ericales and Dipsacales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.